Winterbike Recap
March 6, 2020
"The New Chapter"
My how we've grown up!
This year represented a new chapter for Winterbike. We had a new host venue, new partnerships, new trail layout and a new approach to shaping the event. Though a raucous hoard of 500 plus riders would have been fun, we settled on a "Quality not quantity" motto for year nine. The result? The event had a vibe reminiscent of simpler times. Times when you could connect with just about every attendee to ride and celebrate.
We are so thankful to the beautiful village of East Burke and its locals for the being such gracious hosts and to the landowners for extending such courtesy. Thank you for allowing trails and riders on your property!
This year was also unique in that we received the most outstanding support from vendors, collaborators and sponsors we've ever had. Thank you so much to our presenting partners Burke Mountain Resort, Clif and Lawson's Finest liquids for making this event possible. In addition, big thanks to our supporting partners at Mike's Tiki Bar, East Burke Sports, Cafe Lotti, East Burke Market, Specialized, Kingdom Adventures, Craftsbury General Store, Bourne's Energy and Minus33.
Lastly, thank you! For many of us, the event is more like a holiday then a festival because it attracts friends and family from near and far. Thanks for keeping the vibe and roots of the event alive! Thanks for celebrating cycling, exchanging stories, and making new memories with us.
We appreciate the vote of confidence you place in us year over year. So, folks, here's to Winterbike 2020 and beyond. Thanks for helping writing a new chapter.
Next year's event will be held on February 20, 2021 and capped registration for 250 people is already live! From now until April 30th, we are running an early bird special for general admission which includes lunch, a beverage and all the good times that you can handle! Visit the registration link below to sign up today.
Sincerely,
The MTBVT & KT Crew
7/11/26 Community Chat
Canadian Community Month Offers Below Kingdom Trails Kingdom Trails is a world-renowned, community-supported trail network at the heart of Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom, built through long-standing landowner partnerships and careful stewardship. It remains the central hub of the region’s mountain biking community. As part of Canadian Community Month, Canadian visitors are welcomed with special membership access and benefits designed to make visiting more accessible. Offers: Canadian dollars accepted at par for annual and day memberships purchased in-person at the Kingdom Trails Welcome Center New and current Canadian annual members will receive a complimentary guest day membership to share with a friend or family member, redeemable anytime during the 2026 riding season. Canadians who purchased day memberships earlier this season may upgrade to annual memberships at par, with the amount already paid in USD credited toward the upgrade Please note that the at-par rates will be applied at checkout in USD as a discount according to the current daily exchange rate; the KT Welcome Center is unable to accept Canadian currency at this time.
From the Executive Director: Hi Everyone! Well, July has certainly brought the heat, but luckily here at KT there are plenty of shady trails to choose from. Speaking of trails...we are opening a new one this weekend: "Cheddar Slice" connects the bottom of Butter Tubs to the bottom of the Dashney Loop, creating a roughly 4-mile family-friendly loop and adding another way to connect the Moose Alley and Dashney zones. Connectivity has been a big focus this year, and there is more to come later this season. Thank you to all our generous Landowners, members and supporters. Have a wonderful weekend and a very Happy Fourth of July!! -Georgia Celebrate the Fourth with Us! As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we invite you to celebrate with us throughout the month of July. If you're riding on Saturday, July 4, be sure to stop by our newly refreshed Welcome Center! We'll be serving complimentary cookies and lemonade throughout the day—a small way of celebrating the holiday and welcoming riders, families, and visitors to Kingdom Trails. Later in the month, join us at Lyndonville's Stars & Stripes Celebration on Saturday, July 18. The celebration begins with the 10:00 a.m. parade, followed by the festival, where you'll find the Kingdom Trails tent. Stop by to say hello, learn about our newest initiatives and chat with our staff about everything happening at Kingdom Trails this summer. The festival runs from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and features food trucks, vendors, children's activities, live music, a Rotary BBQ, axe throwing, and more—making it a fun day for the whole family. We hope you'll stop by, say hello, and celebrate with us! CLICK HERE to read the full newsletter.
